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Russia raises 2027 military spending by 27%, budget documents show
Original: EXCLUSIVE: Russia raises 2027 military spending by 27%, budget documents show
Russia plans to increase its 2027 military spending by 27%, according to budget documents reviewed by Reuters. The figures point to a continued shift of Russian state finances toward defense despite talk of possible peace negotiations over Ukraine, and the report is drawing attention among analysts tracking Moscow's war economy and long-term military commitments.
Why now: Fresh evidence that Russia is committing to higher defense outlays through 2027 has major implications for the war in Ukraine and European security.
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